Dementia

New brain cells in the old? Study stokes debate

People as old as 79 may still generate new brain cells, US researchers said Thursday, stoking fresh debate among scientists over what happens to our brains when we age.

Apr 06, 2018, 14:12 PM IST

Physically-fit women 90% less likely to develop dementia, says study

A new study shows that physically-fit middle-aged women are 90 percent less likely to develop dementia as compared to those who were moderately fit.

Mar 15, 2018, 15:56 PM IST

Positive attitude towards ageing reduces dementia risk: Study

Dementia primarily afflicts older people and is marked by memory loss and an inability to perform tasks.

Feb 08, 2018, 18:41 PM IST

Aerobic exercises may boost cognitive skills, delay Alzheimer's

The WHO also suggested older adults perform muscle-strengthening exercises on at least two or more days a week.

Jan 27, 2018, 16:19 PM IST

Eating high-salt diet may lead to dementia

In mice, the high-salt diet reduced the resting cerebral blood flow by 28 percent in the cortex and 25 percent in the hippocampus -- brain regions involved in learning and memory.

Jan 18, 2018, 13:34 PM IST

Excessive salt intake can cause dementia, warn researchers

In mice, the high-salt diet reduced the resting cerebral blood flow by 28 percent in the cortex and 25 percent in the hippocampus – brain regions involved in learning and memory.

Jan 18, 2018, 11:42 AM IST

Eat your meals at the same time everyday to curb dementia risk

The study was conducted on mice, wherein the researchers restricted their food availability that had a rodent form of HD.

Jan 04, 2018, 17:03 PM IST

Research reveals another downside of drinking sugary drinks, juices – Read

People who drank diet soda daily were almost three times as likely to develop stroke and dementia.

Jan 02, 2018, 17:38 PM IST

Blueberry vinegar may help fight dementia: Study

Drugs to stop the breakdown of acetylcholine have been developed to fight dementia, but they often do not last long in the body and can be toxic to the liver.

Dec 22, 2017, 20:37 PM IST

Being repetitive might be an early sign of dementia: Study

Repeating daily tasks, like shaving or collecting items, may be a sign of a neurodegenerative condition.

Dec 16, 2017, 17:20 PM IST

Major cause of dementia discovered, could also lead to Huntington's Disease

Dementia results in a progressive and irreversible loss of nerve cells and brain functioning, causing loss of memory and cognitive impairments affecting the ability to learn.

Dec 12, 2017, 17:02 PM IST

New hope for Alzheimer's patients? Scientists find potential treatment

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a chronic neurodegenerative disease which normally starts gradually but worsens overtime. It accounts for 60% to 70% of dementia cases.

Dec 06, 2017, 20:17 PM IST

Google - Our source for every information could actually lead to dementia

In 2015, the number of people with dementia reached almost 45 million, two times more than in 1990, according to a rough estimate.

Dec 05, 2017, 17:46 PM IST

Alzheimer's, dementia can be tracked early with this tool

Alzheimer's, the most common form of dementia, is a progressive disease that destroys memory and other important mental functions in the elderly.

Dec 04, 2017, 16:43 PM IST

How unhealthy weight gain could lead to dementia

Experts have hailed a new study as a wake-up call on the "life-threatening" health dangers of being fat.

Dec 03, 2017, 17:15 PM IST

A loving relationship may help reduce risk of dementia

Couples may also have more opportunities for social engagement than single people that further wards off the dementia risk.

Nov 29, 2017, 17:35 PM IST

Acid reflux drugs safe, not linked to dementia

Drugs like Nexium, Prilosec and Prevacid -- called proton pump inhibitors (PPI) are among the most prescribed drugs to treat a wide range of disorders, including gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD).

Nov 22, 2017, 19:15 PM IST